OfficiallightpartnerofFCBayernMunich

The Allianz Arena, home of the world-famous FC Bayern Munich, is set to also be the venue for Europe’s largest light illumination. A partnership with Philips Lighting, the world leader in LED and stadium lighting, will see the color palette used to light up its iconic façade jump from three colors to 16 million, thanks to the 380,000 Philips LEDs that will soon illuminate the stadium’s façade and bring life and drama to unforgettable sporting moments. The new LED system will also be 60% more energy efficient than using conventional lighting.

BreathlessChoir

Can people with severe breathing problems lead a more fulfilling life? Philips believes they can. Follow the remarkable story of eighteen people who defy the odds to discover a new sense of independence and freedom.

SolutionsfortacklingcardiovasculardiseaseunveiledatESCCongress

Philips unveiled its latest leading-edge healthcare solutions at the European Society of Cardiology Congress. Developed in collaboration with leading cardiologists, the innovations span everything from diagnosis to treatment and aftercare, helping cardiologists to improve the quality of life for patients with cardiovascular diseases.

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The eyes of the world are about to focus on Brazil as the South American nation hosts one of the world’s greatest sporting events. And nine of the 12 tournament stadiums will use Philips lighting.

Eight façades, including Rio’s iconic Maracanã, will be illuminated with Philips LEDs, while five pitches have been equipped with floodlighting that simulates daylight to maximize the performance of players and officials. And the global TV audience of more than three billion will also benefit, as the lighting optimizes the experience for viewers at home, increasing the broadcasting quality of HD, 3D and super slo-mo replays.

Focusonwhatinnovationdoesforyou

Philips’ long history of innovation goes back to our beginnings, when we lifted Europe out of darkness by pioneering lighting technologies. Ever since then, our innovations have improved the lives of people all around the world. Whether it’s a new way to brush your teeth, an energy-efficient way to light a street, or a less-invasive way to treat disease. Others may focus on what innovation does. We focus on what it does for you. On the 13th of November we celebrated this spirit at our headquarters in Amsterdam.

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Thanks to the innovative juice extraction system with the upside down sieve, this juicer extracts up to 10% more juice*. And depending on the type of fruit or vegetables one juices, it is possible to make up to 2.5 liters of juice in one go without the need to empty the pulp container.

InnovationsfordigitallyimprovedlivesrevealedatIFAinBerlin

Philips unveiled a range of digital innovations in personal health and well-being at this year’s Internationale Funkausstellung (IFA). The event, which took place in Berlin, September 5 - 11, is a showcase for new consumer electronics and home appliances.

Highlights of the new Philips range included a smart air purifier to provide families with clean air and controlled via their smartphone; a smart baby monitor which connects digitally to smartphones as well as to Philips Hue lighting; and an app-enabled fully-automatic coffee machine.

Philips’ Pieter Nota also delivered the IFA Opening Keynote speech at IFA, focused on meaningful innovation in a digital age.

Acenturyofresearchintoimprovinglives

2014 marks 100 years since Philips Research was established - a landmark that the company will celebrate throughout the year. Anton and Gerard Philips, the company’s founders, created the Natuurkundig Laboratorium in 1914 in Eindhoven, the Netherlands. Since then, Philips’ focus on innovations that touch lives has resulted in more than 165,000 granted patents, including game-changing X-ray tubes, radios that connect continents, pioneering shavers, as well as the very first audio cassettes and CDs. Today, Philips has one of the world’s largest corporate research organizations, employing 1,500 professionals across six locations.

Areyousnoring?

People who have OSA snore loud and stop breathing repeatedly during sleep because the airway collapses. Airway collapse may be due to such factors as a large tongue, extra tissue in the airway, or decreased muscle tone holding the airway open. As a result, air is prevented from getting into the lungs. These pauses in breathing can happen 30 times or more per hour.

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LED lighting is arguably the most profound change the lighting industry has witnessed since the invention of electric light itself. LEDs are transforming the nature of lighting by opening up new possibilities for how and where artificial light is used to enhance the human experience.